Two weeks later:
Pansy is lounging on her couch clipping articles from the stack of the Daily Prophet, while Ernie runs around her room chasing Dutch, his kneazle kitten.
She's no longer clipping out articles about her friends, but instead starting a collection of her own work. She covered the trials as her first assignment with the paper. Being the reporter that covers the Wizengamot is boring most of the time, but everyone starts on this circuit.
Mistakes were Made:
Our healing world acknowledges the severity of certain sentences when the war ended, and aims to make amends. The court reexamined the case of Mr. Gregory Goyle. After an afternoon of character witnesses, including the famous Golden Trio; professors from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry; and a plethora of healers from St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries it was decided to lessen Mr. Goyle's probation to time served. Accomplished Healers went on to state how excited they are for Mr. Goyle to enter their training program. His work with cursed scars will not only affect the physical wellbeing of their patients but also their emotional...
Not all Forgive:
In a week filled with the reexamination of certain sentences, it ends with a case that was the poster child of injustice. Ms. Narcissa Black, formerly known as Mrs. Narcissa Malfoy, appeared in court today. Her sentence of five years of house arrest and ten years without her wand seemed extreme even when it was announced after the war. People flocked to the courtroom to see this injustice reversed, although many people still consider her a villain in our story. She was escorted out after her sentence was lessened. She will finish a full year under house arrest; she received two years of probation; but was given her wand back after the trial. People...
A loud snap has the kitten jumping in the air.
"Mistress Pansy." Jonesy, her house elf bows, "Your mother has requested your presence at dinner tonight. She has requested Heir Macmillan join her as well."
"Darling, can you tell mother to stop calling him Heir Macmillan? Ernest is fine, she doesn't need to be so formal."
"Jonesy cannot correct your mother, Mistress Pansy. Mistress Pansy knows Jonesy cannot."
"She's infuriating."
The elf wrings his hands, "Shall I inform the Mistress that you shall attend?"
Pansy huffs, "Of course, Darling, we'll be there."
"The mistress has us make all of Heir Macmillan's favorite foods. The mistress is trying to woo the Heir."
"She doesn't have to woo me." Ernie scoops up the kitten, "I like it here. Pansy's mum is very... um... welcoming."
"She's using you, Ernest." Pansy sighs, "She'll use your name to help clear ours. She's doing to you what Lucius is trying to do to Harry. Don't let her." She points at him.
"I'm using her to." Ernie shrugs, "And I think I get the better end of this deal." He pulls her up from the couch and kisses her.
*****
Two Months Later:
Draco is standing at the large window overlooking the back garden of his mother's chateau when Harry sneaks up behind him, encircling his waist with his arms.
"You're gorgeous." Harry kisses his neck.
"Potter, there are too many flowers. Why are there so many flowers? Did you authorize her to use so many flowers?"
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Uncomfortable Truths
FanfictionHogwarts 8th year. This story is a slice of life, showing them grow out of the roles they were placed in while battling the ghosts of their past. Dealing, often poorly, with what life throws at them. Learning to be teenagers instead of soldiers. Ver...
